Self-Guided Tours

We welcome visitors 10am-4pm Monday-Friday and on Sundays to visit our hospital and educational center. At your own pace explore our nature center learn more about our wild ambassadors, Take a scavenger hunt, and get outdoors on our nature trails. We have Goat Pens, Pollinator gardens, an apiary, outdoor informational posters, a little library and so much more.

$5/person admission cost

Guided Tours 

At New England Wildlife Centers (NEWCs), we care for 235 species of native and naturalized wild animals found in Massachusetts. Our wildlife hospital provides a unique opportunity to see animal rehabilitation in action while learning how we can better coexist with the wildlife around us.

What to Expect

Led by our experienced educators, a tour of our facility offers:

• A behind-the-scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation
• Insight into the most common injuries and challenges wildlife face
• Ways we can protect and support local wildlife in our daily lives

We encourage curiosity and welcome all questions about the natural world!

Animals You May See

Every tour offers a unique experience, as our hospital patients change with the seasons. Some of the ambassador animals and visiting patients you may encounter include:

• Red-Tailed Hawk
• Barred Owl
• African Grey Parrot
• Snakes & Bearded Dragons
• Native & Naturalized Turtles and Tortoises
• Occasional Visiting Wildlife Patients from the Hospital

Tour Information & Pricing

• Availability: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat & Sun at 11:30am or 2:30pm (no walk ins)
• Location: Primarily indoors, with outdoor enclosures included in summer
• Guided Tour: $15 per person, $10 for Scout and School groups (Chaperones enter free unless majority of the tour)

To schedule a tour, email Jack Banagis at jack.banagis@newildlife.org. Tours should be scheduled at least a week in advance.

Come explore the world of wildlife rehabilitation and discover how you can help protect these amazing animals!

🎉 Birthday Parties at New England Wildlife Center

Want to celebrate your birthday in a wildlife hospital?
Join us for a wild day of fun with a guided tour, live animals, and a party space to enjoy cake and festivities.

🦉Looking for a birthday party that’s truly unforgettable? Celebrate at New England Wildlife Centers, where your child and their guests can explore a real wildlife hospital, meet live animals, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind hands-on experience. We offer birthdays Saturday and Sunday from 10am-12pm or from 1-3pm.

 🦉Birthday Party Packages:

      Base Birthday Party              $275 | Up to 20 kids
                                                      Duration: 2 hours

      Premium Birthday Party       $400 | Up to 30 kids
                                                      Duration: 2 hours, Snake Package Included (optional)

🐍 Add-on: Snake Package

Meet Jasmine the Ball Python in an interactive, hands-on experience that kids love! Snakes join birthday goers in the birthday space for the entirety of the event.

·         $25 add-on for Base Birthday Party Package

·         Included with Premium Birthday Parties

🐢 What’s Included in a Party:

Guided Interactive Tour (1 hour)
Meet educational animals like hawks, owls, turtles, and reptiles! Explore our wildlife hospital, peek into animal care areas, and ask questions along the way.

Field Trips at New England Wildlife Centers

Bring your students on an unforgettable wildlife adventure at New England Wildlife Centers (NEWC)! Our field trips provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience where students can explore local habitats, meet incredible animals, and discover how we care for wildlife in need.

What to Expect

Unlike our guided tours, our field trips accommodate up to 100 students at a time and offer an expanded experience, including both indoor and outdoor activities:

Outdoor Exploration

• Guided Habitat Walks – Learn how animals survive in forests, wetlands, and meadows.
• Outdoor Wildlife Enclosures – Observe rehabilitating wildlife and learn about their care.
• Beehives & Pollinators – Discover the essential role of bees in our ecosystems.
• Goat Pen – Interact with our resident goats and learn about their role in habitat management.
• Nature Trails – Walk through diverse landscapes and discuss how different species interact with their environment.

Indoor Wildlife Learning

• Behind-the-Scenes Look at Wildlife Rehabilitation – Learn how we care for sick, injured, and orphaned animals.
• Common Wildlife Challenges & Solutions – Understand the most frequent dangers animals face and how we can help.
• Live Animal Encounters – Meet ambassador animals such as a Red-Tailed Hawk, Barred Owl, African Grey Parrot, snakes, bearded dragons, turtles, and tortoises.
• STEM & Conservation Discussions – Explore how science and medicine play a role in protecting wildlife.

Program Details

• Duration: ~2 hours, or more if you’d like to eat lunch on site.
• Group Size: Up to 100 students
• Cost: Discounted $10 per student, no charge for chaperones/teachers.
• Location: Thomas E. Curtis Wildlife Hospital and Education Center, 500 Columbian Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Booking Information

To schedule a field trip, email Jack Banagis at jack.banagis@newildlife.org.

Give your students hands-on experience in wildlife conservation, ecology, and habitat protection—right in nature’s classroom!